Minor in Southeast Asian Arts and Heritage
The Minor in Southeast Asian Arts and Heritage offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asian culture. Students will gain a deep understanding of the region’s rich arts and heritage, exploring how they have transformed over time and continue to shape society today. Students will engage with both the historical and contemporary dynamics of cultural, social, economic, and political forces that impact the arts, while also honing practical skills in the visual and performing arts. The program cultivates creative and critical thinking, empowering to tackle complex issues in the practice and management of arts and heritage. Through interdisciplinary approaches and hands-on experiences, including field trips across the region, students will develop cultural competency, aesthetic sensitivity, and a profound connection to Southeast Asia’s artistic traditions and modern-day expressions.
To graduate with a Minor in Southeast Asian Arts and Heritages, students must pass a minimum of 20 Units of courses from a list of SE-coded arts and heritage related courses, including:
- A minimum of 16 Units of SE-coded arts and heritage related courses
- A maximum of 4 Units of recognized arts and heritage related courses from outside the Department of Southeast Asian Studies (SEAS)
List of SE-coded arts and heritage related courses
SE2214 - Beyond the Frame: Arts and Lives in Southeast Asia
SE2221 - Old and New Music in Southeast Asia
SE2224 - Unmasked! An Introduction to Traditional Dance in SEA
SE3210 - Studies in Southeast Asian Arts
SE3214 - Heritage and Heritagescapes in Southeast Asia
SE3221 - Traditional Music in a SE Asian Country
SE3224 - Thai Drawing and Painting
SE3233 - Martial Arts in Southeast Asia
List of recognized arts and heritage related courses from outside SEAS
AH2204 - Art in Southeast Asia, 4th-14th centuries CE
AH2203 - Empire and Art: India, Singapore, Malaya
AH3205 - Southeast Asian Art and Modernity
AH3206 - Islam and Modern and Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia
MS2218 - Malay-Islamic Cultural Encounters: Arts and Aesthetics
MS2220 - Arts and Artists in the Nusantara
MS2217 - Singapore’s Malay Built Heritage: Legacies of Diversity
GEN2000 - Living Culture: Engaging Indian Communities in Singapore